Truss



Sept. 14 1926. l

S1.HUSSEY TRUS S Filed August 31,

r l l r WITNESS Patented Sept. 14, 1926.

- UNITED STATES i SIMEON .ISAAC HUSSEY, OF LYONS, GEORG-IA.

TRUSS.

Application filed August 31, 1922. Serial No. 585,429.

This invention comprehends improvements in trusses, and provides a construction designed to support the abdomen in addition to its use in the capacity of a truss, in which capacity it is adapted to support the inguinal hernia, single or double, femoral hernia, direct or indirect. 1t is also advantageous for use -by athletes 'as a support for the abdomen and adjacent parts of the body when engaged in exercises to develop these portions of the body irrespective of whether a rupture exists or not.

The nature and advantages of the invention will be better understood when the following detailed description is read in connection with the accompanying drawing, the invention residing in the construction, combination, and arrangement or' parts as claimed.

1n the drawing forming part of this application, like numerals of reference indi cate similar parts in the several views, and wherein Figure 1 is a front elevation of the device forming the subject matter of the invention.

Figure 2 is a View in elevation ot the pad adapted to be arranged at the back of the userand showing the manner by which it is supported by the body straps.

Figure 3 is a sectional View through the truss pad.

Referring to the drawing in detail, A indicates a two-part abdominal support or truss, and these parts are indicated at 1() and 11 respectively. The parts may be used singly or doubly, and when used in conjunction `are arranged in the manner illustrated in Figure 1. Each part is of the proper size or proportion to' cover one `side of the abdomen and when the parts 1() and 11 are used together, the adjacent edges are lapped or otherwise suitably associated, and the combination of the said parts unitedly define an area sufficient to extend across the abdomen to properly support the same. The parts 10 and 11 are preferably constructed 'from a single piece of leather, but may be construct-ed from any single piece of material. Each part has associated therewith a body strap 12, which is adapted to embrace the waist of the user, the straps being connected by means of suitable buckles 18. The straps support a pad 14e which is adapted to be arranged at the back of the user, the pads supporting parallel strips 15 between which and the pad proper the pads are passed. It is of course obvious, that the straps can be adjusted to exert the proper degree of pressure against the abdomen as will be readily understood. The lower end of each part 10 and 11 supports the truss pad 16 at points where the hernia protrudes. The outer side of each part 10 and 11 supports a leather disk 17 equipped with headed elements 19 to accommodate the loops 20 carried by the adjacent ends of the tapes which are arranged to surround the body of the user above and below the hips. These tapes are indicated at 20 and 21 respectively, the latter being formed with a loop at one end as at 22 to receive the tape 20. The tapes 20 are connected together at the back of the user by means of a buckle 23 arranged at one side of the pad 14. The tapes 20 pass between the strips 15 in the same manner as the straps '12. The tapes 20 are preferably elastic and can be adjusted to exert the proper pressure against the body of the user and are also arranged to prevent upward movement lor displacement of the device incident to the movements 'of the body.

Vhile it is believed that from the oregoing description, the nature and advantages of the invention will be readily apparent, 1 desire to have it understood that I do not limit myself tov what is herein shown and described, and that such changes may be resorted to when desired as tall within the scope of what is claimed.

lhat- I claimed is In a device of the character described, an element adapted to be arranged across the abdomen, a waist encircling belt carried thereby, an elongated back embracing pad, a second waist encircling belt extending across the pad below the first mentioned belt, spaced vertically disposed strips supported on said pad and secured thereto at .the ends and at points intermediate their nelly secured to said strip and also secured most belt and provided lWith loops kadapted lo said pad at spaced points throughout to engage the studs for the purpose speciis length7 a truss pad carried by the inner ied. K l0 face of said element., Wear resisting vdisks In testimony whereof l affix my signasecured to the outer face of said element, lure.

studs projecting therefrom, and limb em bracing elements extending from the lower- SIMEON ISAAC HUSSEY. 

